Nicolas Miailhe

I had the privilege of being part of the UN #DPI Safeguards Working Group and contributing to the Universal DPI Safeguards Framework released during the #SummitOfTheFuture along with the adoption of the #GlobalDigitalCompact. With #DigitalPublicInfrastructure becoming a global movement, the Report outlines the roadmap for countries to ensure that these transformative systems are secure and trusted, and act as a catalyst for inclusive digital transformation. Time has come to put those principles into practice. Observer Research Foundation America FIDE Rede Belem Aberta Brazil Foundation for Digital Economy

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🌍 As the Summit of the Future starts today with action days followed by the actual summit on 22/23 September, it's a critical moment to reflect on what we can—and cannot—expect from this gathering aimed at "forging a new international consensus." While governments and civil society have shaped the agenda, the process remains state-driven, balancing ambitions with national interests. Youssef Mahmoud's recent interview with the IPI Global Observatory delves into the need for a renewed social contract that centers on equity, justice, and the well-being of our planet. He has actively followed the process and shares with us a realistic assessment of what we can expect and what not. It's a thought-provoking read that highlights the challenges and opportunities we face as we strive for a more inclusive and sustainable world. Key takeaways: 📌 Role of Civil Society: Civil society has contributed meaningfully, including drafting a People’s Pact and influencing revisions (e.g., reinstating language on the fossil fuel transition). However, some governments view civil society with suspicion, limiting its influence. 📌 Global Majority Rising: The "global majority," especially in Africa, is increasingly organized, forming coalitions to hold member states accountable. They seek equal partnerships and are finding ways to challenge dominant paradigms, often through new institutions like BRICS and the G20. 📌 Sustaining Peace Paradigm: Mahmoud praises the emphasis on prevention and holistic approaches but notes its struggle against traditional methods. 📌 Migration and Peace: Mahmoud stresses a need to shift the narrative around migration, viewing displacement as a condition, not an identity, and focusing on migrants’ contributions, not just their vulnerabilities. 📌 Pact’s Vision: : Mahmoud criticizes the current draft (rev 4) of the Pact for offering only palliative measures that maintain the current multilateral system without addressing deep-rooted issues like Security Council reform or power asymmetries. 📌 Rethinking Multilateralism: The current system needs renewal, envisioning a more inclusive and networked approach for people and planet. 📌 Making Peace with Nature & the Past: Mahmoud calls for healing humanity's "suicidal" relationship with nature and addressing historical traumas to ensure future generations thrive. 📌 Dismantling Patriarchy: Mahmoud argues that gender equality and co-leadership are essential for addressing global crises, requiring education reforms and leadership that embraces "feminine energy". Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dpVnaG5R #SummitOfTheFuture #PeopleAndPlanet #InclusiveFuture #GlobalGoals #SustainablePeace @Youssef Mahmoud International Peace Institute (IPI)

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🛰 Given that the space economy is rapidly expanding and shaping our collective future, this e-learning course by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) provided a comprehensive overview. It covered the fundamentals, cross-sector benefits, and future prospects. 🤝 For humanitarian aid and disaster response, the ability of space technologies like satellite imagery, communications, and positioning systems to enable real-time monitoring, coordination, and resource allocation proves crucial during crises. 💡 As the space industry continues innovating, improved data accessibility and affordability will further empower relief efforts, enhancing situational awareness, logistics, and rapid response capabilities. My recent commentary on space technology for humanitarian aid and disaster response: https://lnkd.in/gUS2K9UB

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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024, Geneva, Switzerland Two decades ago, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a framework for global digital cooperation during its phases in Geneva (2003) and Tunis (2005). WSIS envisioned building people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information and knowledge societies. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, WSIS continues to hold unique potential to propel transformative action for the benefit of all. Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly’s twenty-year review of WSIS, the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event served as a platform for multistakeholder exchanges and a catalyst for action. It took stock of achievements, key trends, and challenges since the 2003 Geneva Plan of Action. This event was an occasion for the international community to assess opportunities for global digital cooperation and to join forces towards a forward-looking, reinvigorated shared vision, informing the UN Summit of the Future. The WSIS+20 High-Level Event was co-hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Swiss Confederation, and co-organized with UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The five-day event brought together multi-stakeholder participants, including government, the private sector, academia, the technical community, and civil society. It covered a wide range of topics, including emerging technologies, WSIS+20, digital inclusion, digital governance processes, the Global Digital Compact, the Summit of the Future, digital health, universal connectivity, sustainable digital transformation, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, and many more. Leaders TalkX 3 Gateway to Knowledge: Empowering Global Access Through Digital High-Level Track Facilitator: Ms. Lori Schulman, Senior Director, Internet Policy, INTA WSIS Action Line Facilitator: Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO

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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024, Geneva, Switzerland Two decades ago, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a framework for global digital cooperation during its phases in Geneva (2003) and Tunis (2005). WSIS envisioned building people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information and knowledge societies. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, WSIS continues to hold unique potential to propel transformative action for the benefit of all. Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly’s twenty-year review of WSIS, the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event served as a platform for multistakeholder exchanges and a catalyst for action. It took stock of achievements, key trends, and challenges since the 2003 Geneva Plan of Action. This event was an occasion for the international community to assess opportunities for global digital cooperation and to join forces towards a forward-looking, reinvigorated shared vision, informing the UN Summit of the Future. The WSIS+20 High-Level Event was co-hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Swiss Confederation, and co-organized with UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The five-day event brought together multi-stakeholder participants, including government, the private sector, academia, the technical community, and civil society. It covered a wide range of topics, including emerging technologies, WSIS+20, digital inclusion, digital governance processes, the Global Digital Compact, the Summit of the Future, digital health, universal connectivity, sustainable digital transformation, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, and many more. Leaders TalkX 3 Gateway to Knowledge: Empowering Global Access Through Digital High-Level Track Facilitator: Ms. Lori Schulman, Senior Director, Internet Policy, INTA WSIS Action Line Facilitator: Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO

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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024, Geneva, Switzerland Two decades ago, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a framework for global digital cooperation during its phases in Geneva (2003) and Tunis (2005). WSIS envisioned building people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information and knowledge societies. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, WSIS continues to hold unique potential to propel transformative action for the benefit of all. Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly’s twenty-year review of WSIS, the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event served as a platform for multistakeholder exchanges and a catalyst for action. It took stock of achievements, key trends, and challenges since the 2003 Geneva Plan of Action. This event was an occasion for the international community to assess opportunities for global digital cooperation and to join forces towards a forward-looking, reinvigorated shared vision, informing the UN Summit of the Future. The WSIS+20 High-Level Event was co-hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Swiss Confederation, and co-organized with UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The five-day event brought together multi-stakeholder participants, including government, the private sector, academia, the technical community, and civil society. It covered a wide range of topics, including emerging technologies, WSIS+20, digital inclusion, digital governance processes, the Global Digital Compact, the Summit of the Future, digital health, universal connectivity, sustainable digital transformation, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, and many more. Leaders TalkX 3 Gateway to Knowledge: Empowering Global Access Through Digital High-Level Track Facilitator: Ms. Lori Schulman, Senior Director, Internet Policy, INTA WSIS Action Line Facilitator: Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO

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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)+20 Forum High-Level Event 2024, Geneva, Switzerland Two decades ago, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) established a framework for global digital cooperation during its phases in Geneva (2003) and Tunis (2005). WSIS envisioned building people-centric, inclusive, and development-oriented information and knowledge societies. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, WSIS continues to hold unique potential to propel transformative action for the benefit of all. Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly’s twenty-year review of WSIS, the WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event served as a platform for multistakeholder exchanges and a catalyst for action. It took stock of achievements, key trends, and challenges since the 2003 Geneva Plan of Action. This event was an occasion for the international community to assess opportunities for global digital cooperation and to join forces towards a forward-looking, reinvigorated shared vision, informing the UN Summit of the Future. The WSIS+20 High-Level Event was co-hosted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Swiss Confederation, and co-organized with UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The five-day event brought together multi-stakeholder participants, including government, the private sector, academia, the technical community, and civil society. It covered a wide range of topics, including emerging technologies, WSIS+20, digital inclusion, digital governance processes, the Global Digital Compact, the Summit of the Future, digital health, universal connectivity, sustainable digital transformation, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, and many more. Leaders TalkX 3 Gateway to Knowledge: Empowering Global Access Through Digital High-Level Track Facilitator: Ms. Lori Schulman, Senior Director, Internet Policy, INTA WSIS Action Line Facilitator: Dr. Tawfik Jelassi, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO

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SYMBIOTIC REALISM is predicated on the notion that the Contemporary Landscape of #IR is shaped, by SEVEN, NOVEL & INTERDEPENDENT FORCES : 1-Disruptive Technologies exponential & game-changing advancements; 2-Changing role, independence, threats & capacities of #NonStateActors; 3-Emergence of Novel-Strategic Domains (e.g. GenerativeAI, Cyberspace & OuterSpace); 4-Rise of Collective-#CivilizationalFrontierRisks (e.g. AI, QuantumComputing, Pandemics, Synthetic Biology, SupplyChains, Environmental Security, TransNational Crime); 5-Weaponization-of-Economic-Interdependence; 6-Intensification/Unmasking of sub-/supra-national TransCultural-Historical-Schisms; 7-Neuroscientific Innovations about the Predispositions of Human Nature (which profoundly influences the previous six forces). https://lnkd.in/dVADZUxk

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National governments can create NDCs 3.0 that are more ambitious and more actionable by working with subnationals, and here's how: *new guidance for delivering CHAMP aligned NDCs 3.0*

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The emerging geopolitics is overshadowing global economic prosperity, social development and even basic humanity, as conflicts, contradictions and conspiracies grip regions worldwide. The continuation of Cold War mentalities, the formation of blocs, hybrid media and national narrative wars, military misadventures, hegemonic obsessions and economic protectionism, including the imposition of unilateral sanctions by western powers, are dimming the prospects of developing economies globally. However, the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013 disseminated the hopes of “better”, “secured” and “comfortable” lives for people, communities and countries in the world. It was the start of the grand concept of “geo-economics”, discarding the seas of “uncertainties”, “instabilities”, “disharmonies” and “dysfunctional” socio-economic systems perpetually generated by the western champions of geopolitics.

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Our final overview paper in GMF's series on Russia-PRC cooperation in the #Arctic is finally out. If you haven't gotten a chance to read the other papers discussing cooperation in areas with dual-use and military application, this one will provide a good summary. It outlines Moscow's and Beijing's evolving Arctic cooperation in infrastructure development (including space, deep-sea ports, and rail), scientific research projects that benefit both countries' defense R&D, and joint civil-military efforts, and discusses the prospects for deeper Russia-PRC alignment in the Arctic (in opposition to the West). Authored in May (following Putin's visit to the PRC) -- with Heather A. Conley, Bonnie Glaser, Kristine Berzina, and Jaine A. -- it discusses Russia's and the PRC's Arctic interests and cooperation in the context of a deepening strategic partnership. We're grateful to the Russia Strategic Initiative, USEUCOM for their support of this project, as well as to key experts and officials in North America and Northern Europe, who helped inform the research. https://lnkd.in/etDKfGsM

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As elections unfold around the world it is essential to understand and share how democracies' defenders, and solutions oriented leaders can and do win elections, even in heartland regions that often respond to resentment-driven, nationalist leaders. That is why our new report "Democracy Can Win at the Ballot Box" is essential reading. It culls the insights from effective pro-democracy campaigners in the US, UK and Europe. It's the latest from our Heartlands Transformation Initiative, and just out from Jefferson Educational Society & Eisenhower Institute. #Democracy #elections #populism

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Was a day ahead for May the 4th [be with you] on the publication date of my NEW COMMENTARY on space technology🚨 💡 In this commentary, I integrate knowledge of international relations 🌏 from my current role, insights gained as a humanitarian 💙, and my skills honed as a geospatial scientist 👨‍💻 to look at space technology utilisation in ASEAN for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR). 🤝 I referred to the African Union’s African Space Agency, European Space Agency - ESA, and the European Commission as models for coordinating space endeavours related to HADR. 💭 Overall, ASEAN progress is promising. In particular, with the enactment of the Indonesian and Philippine Space Acts and the launch of satellites by ASEAN member states into outer space over the recent years. Space technology can also serve as a catalyst for the realization of the vision of ASEAN responding as one outside the region. 🛰️ The satellite imagery used are from Copernicus Satellite Sentinel-2 used during the devastating Turkiye-Syria earthquake in 2023 from wikimedia commons. #disaster #asean #eu #esa #afsa #au #asean #oneaseanoneresponse #rsis #gis #remotesensing #sentinel #landsat #unoosa #unosat #copuos #lapan #philsa #risk #humanitarian #africanspaceagency #europeanspaceagency #space

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ı will speak at the panel: "Investing today for a more resilient tomorrow"

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Are you concerned about digital authoritarianism? Experts convened by National Endowment for Democracy's International Forum for Democratic Studies, the Global Digital Policy Incubator and the Hoover Institution, Stanford University explored how authoritarian regimes use tech for social control. One prominent example of the spread of digital authoritarianism is Venezuela's "homeland" system, built with tech from Chinese vendor ZTE. This system integrates personal data, allowing the ruling party to monitor citizens and control access to services. Despite increasing data collection, authoritarian regimes don't always effectively use the information. Practical obstacles like limited technical capacity, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and people's resistance can hinder these systems. Emerging technologies like VR and AR headsets present new avenues for surveillance. These devices collect body-based data, including eye movements, potentially revealing personal attitudes, medical information, and even truthfulness. What can be done? Democracies must advocate for a rights-respecting vision of tech development, engage in setting technical standards, and support initiatives that counter surveillance and promote digital rights. #DigitalAuthoritarianism #SurveillanceState https://lnkd.in/eiD47PCW

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'[...] mounting #migration flows present valuable opportunities for #Morocco to leverage its role in managing migration between #Europe and #Africa'. writes Abdelafi Zanoun in this piece for Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. https://lnkd.in/dPz5bSb5

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US-Botschaft CDA Alan Meltzer, welcome to Germany, welcome to Berlin, a city in a country that both - once divided - owe their very existence and recovery after the IIWW to the sagacity and farsightedness of the leaders of your country and the human sensitiveness expressed in the founding documents on which your nation was build. We struggle these days to preserve this valuable heritage, some even to recognize it as such. We will only succeed in doing so if we maintain our trust in each other and assume our responsibilities in view of its higher cause. If we want to successfully push back those who vigorously seek to replace humanity by crime, the rule of law by force, and democracy and the power and dignity of the individual by dictatorship and coercion the transatlantic relationship will need to convincingly prouve its resilience while maintaining in a spirit of jointness its global search for a higher and brighter justness. May you quickly feel at home on the other side of the Atlantic 😊. Plenty of work out there waiting for both of us. LBBW Atlantik-Brücke e.V.

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This is outstanding work by the United Nations Security Council’s #Yemen Panel. It doesn’t pull its punches. Here are some paragraphs from the opening summary that make it unmistakably clear that the international community must step up its efforts to confront and contain the #Houthis: “The Houthis exploited the regional situation and enhanced cooperation with the “axis of resistance”, in violation of the sanctions regime pursuant to Security Council resolution 2140 (2014). Information gathered by the Panel indicates that they have been receiving technical assistance, training, weapons and financial support from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraqi armed groups and Hizbullah. Furthermore, joint operational centres have been set up in Iraq and Lebanon, with Houthi representation, aimed at coordinating joint military actions of the axis of resistance. “Moreover, the increasing collaboration between the Houthis and terrorist groups like Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula is concerning. Both have agreed to cease internal conflict, transfer weapons and coordinate on attacks against the forces of the Government of Yemen. In addition, increased smuggling activities involving small arms and light weapons are observed between the Houthis and Al-Shabaab, with indications of shared military supplies or a common supplier. The sanctions imposed on the Houthis would be of limited impact unless appropriate measures are taken against all the violators of the sanctions regime. “The scale, nature and extent of transfers of diverse military materiel and technology provided to the Houthis from external sources, including financial support and training of its combatants, is unprecedented.”

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#OpenForSmartCommentsIfAny Reading this morning a Financial Times article about Naomy Klein's latest book "Doppelganger", I bumped into : "Klein cautions against mocking conspiracy theorists, who ‘get the facts wrong, but often get the feelings right’"... This triggered my humble thoughts as following : how the concept of alternative realities might align with modern physics theories? The idea of alternative realities may seem counterintuitive at first glance, but it can interestingly align with certain advanced theories in physics, such as quantum physics and string theory. Here’s how: 1. Superposition and Multiverses: In quantum physics, the principle of superposition states that a particle can exist in multiple states simultaneously until a measurement is made. This has led to the theory of multiverses, where each decision or event creates a new parallel universe. This can be related to the idea that alternative realities exist, where different (even contradictory) facts can coexist, thus supporting certain conspiracy theories or alternative versions of reality. 2. Quantum Entanglement: Quantum entanglement shows that two particles can remain connected instantaneously, regardless of the distance between them. This notion can reinforce the idea that events or information can be connected in a non-intuitive or instantaneous manner, a concept that some conspiracy theorists exploit to explain seemingly improbable connections. 3. String Theory: String theory suggests that our universe could be one of many parallel universes, each with its own physical laws. This can provide a scientific basis for the idea that alternative realities (where things happened differently) can exist, enhancing the credibility of scenarios described in conspiracy theories. 4. Observation Effect: In quantum physics, the observer influences the outcome of an experiment (Heisenberg's uncertainty principle). This could be interpreted as validation of the idea that reality is subjective and can be altered by individual perception and interpretation, an idea often exploited in conspiracy theories and fake news to support alternative viewpoints. 5. Narrative and Reality: Modern physics theories often push us to rethink the nature of reality itself. The notion that reality is, to some extent, a narrative construction aligned with individual observations and experiences can be exploited to support the idea that alternative versions of reality are just as valid as the consensual reality, an argument frequently used by conspiracy theorists. In conclusion, while it may seem counterintuitive, the concepts of quantum physics and string theory can provide a framework in which theories of alternative realities, including conspiracy theories and fake news, find a kind of scientific legitimacy. However, it is crucial to distinguish between scientific models based on rigorous evidence and conspiracy theories, which often rely on erroneous interpretations or manipulations of facts.

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